BISHOP'S PASTORAL VISIT 2018 [MAY 15 To MAY 20]

MAY 14, 2018 [Abu Dhabi]: His Excellency Bishop Paul Hinder, OFM Cap., Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia will begin his Pastoral Visit to the St. Joseph’s Parish, Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2018.

The visit will begin at 6.45 pm on Tuesday, with Parishioners welcoming the Bishop in front of the Bishop’s House and procession to the Cathedral followed by Eucharistic Celebration at 7.00 pm.

As per the tradition, Bishop’s visit is held during the Pentecost weekend, during which he would confer on 272 candidates, the Sacrament of Confirmation. This ceremony would be held in two sessions i.e. on Thursday (17th May) and Friday (18th May).

Bishop will also meet the priests and parishioners to discuss about various matters concerning the parish. He will meet the members of various religious associations, prayer groups and ministries such as the Parish Council, Communion Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers, Ushers and Choirs. The details of the meetings can be obtained from the Church website or from the Parish Office.

Bishop will also convey his Pastoral message during all the obligatory Masses on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. All the faithful are requested to pray for the success of the Pastoral Visit.